Pitcher
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
Designers such as Eva Zeisel created objects with softly curving forms based on nature. Postwar manufacturers such as Red Wing, interested in good modern design, were able to bring these forms to the style-conscious American consumer at a reasonable price.
Caption
Red Wing Pottery active 1936–1967. Pitcher, designed c. 1945–produced c.1946. Glazed earthenware, 8 x 7 x 7 in. (20.3 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Eva Zeisel, 85.75.7. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.75.7_bw.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Pitcher
Date
designed c. 1945–produced c.1946
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Classification
Dimensions
8 x 7 x 7 in. (20.3 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
no marks
Credit Line
Gift of Eva Zeisel
Accession Number
85.75.7
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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